Tigercat

Mehmi Financial Group helps businesses finance and lease Tigercat equipment, including feller bunchers, forwarders and loaders, in Canada and the USA. As a brokerage, we compare options from banks, equipment finance companies and alternative lenders for new and used Tigercat units, from dealer purchases to private sales. Approval, rates and terms are set by each lender.

About Tigercat

Tigercat is a Canadian forestry equipment manufacturer based in Ontario. Founded in 1992, it grew from a single prototype to a broad range of forestry machines and specialized off-road equipment, according to Tigercat. Tigercat builds harvesting systems, including feller bunchers, skidders, forwarders and harvesters, along with forestry mulchers and material-processing equipment under the TCi brand.

Tigercat equipment on our list

The Tigercat models on our eligible equipment list include forwarders such as the 1055C, 1075B and 1075C, along with feller bunchers, skidders and harvesters used in logging operations across Canada and the USA.

How lenders view Tigercat forestry equipment

Forestry machines are specialized, so fewer lenders finance them and terms vary more than for general construction equipment. Lenders look at hours, component condition (cranes, harvesting heads, tracks and bogies) and the cutting rights, contracts or volumes behind the purchase. Seasonal access and road restrictions affect logging cash flow, and some lenders build that into the payment schedule.

Why a Canadian-built brand matters to lenders

Tigercat's Canadian manufacturing and dealer support mean parts and service are available across Canada's forestry regions, which helps lenders get comfortable with used units. Service history from a Tigercat dealer and an inspection report are valuable on older machines and private sales.

How Tigercat equipment financing works

Most Tigercat purchases are financed with an equipment loan or a lease. A loan gives you ownership from day one, with the lender registering a security interest (PPSA in Canada, UCC in the USA). A lease keeps title with the lessor and can lower the monthly payment, with a buyout, renewal or return option at the end.

Tigercat equipment we help finance

Financing Tigercat feller bunchers

Feller bunchers are specialized forestry machines. Lenders look at hours, head condition and the contracts or cutting volumes that support the payment. Specialized forestry lenders understand these assets best, so lender choice matters.

Tigercat feller bunchers on our eligible equipment list include Tigercat 822C Feller Buncher, Tigercat 855E Feller Buncher, Tigercat 860C Feller Buncher and Tigercat 870C Feller Buncher.

Financing Tigercat forwarders

Forwarders are financed by logging contractors. Lenders review hours, crane and bunk condition, and the contracts or cutting volumes that support payments. Forestry lenders may also review seasonal access and road restrictions that affect cash flow.

Tigercat forwarders on our eligible equipment list include Tigercat 1055C Forwarder, Tigercat 1075B Forwarder, Tigercat 1075C Forwarder and Tigercat 1085C Forwarder.

Financing Tigercat loaders

Loaders are financed for material handling across construction, agriculture and industrial yards. Lenders look at hours, tires or tracks, bucket and attachment packages, and how the machine will be used. Common sizes with broad resale demand are usually simpler to finance than specialized configurations.

Tigercat loaders on our eligible equipment list include Tigercat 234 Loader and Tigercat 250 Loader.

What lenders check on a Tigercat feller buncher

Lenders look at hours, component condition and the contracts or cutting rights behind the work. Forestry equipment is specialized, so lender appetite and terms vary more than for general construction machines.

Expect to provide a credit application, recent business bank statements, the dealer quote or bill of sale with serial number and hours, and financial statements or tax returns for larger amounts.

See the full list of eligible equipment, compare equipment financing options, or estimate payments with the equipment financing calculator.

All Tigercat models with financing pages

Tax treatment of Tigercat equipment

In Canada, the CCA class depends on the asset and how it is used. Your accountant can confirm the right class. With a loan, you generally claim capital cost allowance and deduct interest. With a true operating lease, lease payments are generally deductible instead. See the CRA classes of depreciable property. In the USA, Section 179 and bonus depreciation may apply; see IRS Publication 946. Always confirm with your accountant.

Can I finance a used Tigercat forwarder?

Yes, through lenders that understand forestry. They review hours, crane and bunk condition and your contracts.

Do lenders need my logging contracts to finance a Tigercat?

Contracts or cutting rights strengthen the file because they show how payments will be covered.

Can payments on a Tigercat match seasonal logging?

Some lenders offer seasonal or skip payments for spring break-up and other slow periods.

Is Tigercat equipment built in Canada?

Tigercat is an Ontario-based manufacturer, founded in 1992.

Can I finance a Tigercat feller buncher bought privately?

Yes, with a bill of sale, proof of ownership, a lien search and ideally an inspection.

Can I refinance Tigercat equipment I own?

Some lenders offer refinancing or sale-leaseback on owned forestry equipment, based on appraised value.